About this Event
Celebrate the homeward journey of Still Creek's salmon!
Join us for free live music, art-making, speakers, salmon appreciation, and warm drinks and soup to celebrate the annual return of salmon to Still Creek.
Special guests include
- Music by Indigenous Women Rise
- Speakers & Art Activities
Still Creek at Cornett Road is a particularly special place in East Vancouver. This is the farthest west in Still Creek that salmon have returned to spawn recent dacades, making it a key location for ecological renewal.
In 2012, salmon returned to spawn in this area for the first time in nearly 80 years. Since then, Chum salmon have returned in at least seven separate years, including the most abundant return in recent memory in 2024. We are hopeful that they will return again in 2026. Whether or not they make it as far as Vancouver this year, we will gather to celebrate the return journey of the salmon born in Still Creek, after 3 years of ocean living.
Still Moon Arts and the Still Creek Streamkeepers have been stewarding this area since 2019, monitoring water quality, removing invasive plants, replanting with native vegetation, and establishing a wildflower meadow area. We see this portion of Still Creek as a welcoming gathering place to celebrate the return of salmon, native plants, and other biodiversity.
Summary of Logistics
- Date: Saturday, November 7
- Time: From 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Location: The corner of Natal Street and Cornett Road ()
- This is a free event. Donations are appreciated.
- Registration is optional, and drop-ins are welcome. By registering, you can help us plan how many supplies to purchase, and you will be notified if the event is moved or postponed due to stormy weather.
What to expect
- We will provide salmon soup, tea and hot chocolate.
- This is an outdoor event. Please dress for the weather, with a hat and warm layers.
- This event takes place rain or shine. However, in the case of extreme rainfall or strong winds, we may need to reschedule or move the event. We will contact everyone who is registered via email if this happens.
Accessibility
- Washrooms are not available on site. The nearest washrooms are a 3-minute walk away at the Canadian Tire.
- There is a some seating circle at the site.
Getting There
- Cornett Road is a 5 - 10 minute walk from the Rupert Skytrain Station. Limited street parking is available.
Thank You to our Funders
This event is supported by a grant from Park People.
About Still Moon Arts Society
Still Moon Arts Society mobilizes community and creates positive change through eco-arts and environmental stewardship programming, and produces the annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival. Still Moon is a registered charity whose mission is to inspire vibrant and connected communities by creating artistic experiences and nurturing a passion for nature.
This event takes place on the unceded territories of xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
Event venue & nearby stays
Cornett Road & Natal Street, 3445 Cornett Rd, Vancouver, Canada
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